Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Japanese equities underperformed US markets this week, experiencing a sharp sector rotation as semiconductor stocks surged while previous momentum leaders suffered significant profit-taking.</li>
<li>Despite firm domestic consumption and credit growth, Japan faces mounting pressure from rising producer inflation and business sentiment declines driven by global geopolitical conflicts.</li>
<li>The Bank of Japan faces a difficult dilemma, weighing the need for further monetary tightening in spite of risks of economic slowdown.</li>
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Japanese equities underperformed US markets this week, experiencing a sharp sector rotation as semiconductor stocks surged while previous momentum leaders suffered significant profit-taking.
Despite firm domestic consumption and credit growth, Japan faces mounting pressure from rising producer inflation and business sentiment declines driven by global geopolitical conflicts.
The Bank of Japan faces a difficult dilemma, weighing the need for further monetary tightening in spite of risks of economic slowdown.


Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

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<li>Ibiden -27% since start of month but set to recover as Intel wins Google TPU deal. TEL, Lasertec, Screen and TOK also set for a stronger session.</li>
<li>Fujikura and peers should be helped by Corning's multi-billion dollar Amazon optical fiber deal.</li>
<li>Softbank -23% since start of month looking attractive as OpenAI formally announces IPO plans.</li>
</ul>


Ibiden -27% since start of month but set to recover as Intel wins Google TPU deal. TEL, Lasertec, Screen and TOK also set for a stronger session.
Fujikura and peers should be helped by Corning's multi-billion dollar Amazon optical fiber deal.
Softbank -23% since start of month looking attractive as OpenAI formally announces IPO plans.


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<li>Kioxia +650% YTD, and the most crowded name on the TSE, likely to face sharp selling at the open.</li>
<li>Optical fiber names Furukawa, SEI and Fujikura all in the firing line along with MLCC plays Taiyo Yuden, Murata and TDK.</li>
<li>Expect a sharp rotation back to domestic defensives and the software plays.</li>
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Kioxia +650% YTD, and the most crowded name on the TSE, likely to face sharp selling at the open.
Optical fiber names Furukawa, SEI and Fujikura all in the firing line along with MLCC plays Taiyo Yuden, Murata and TDK.
Expect a sharp rotation back to domestic defensives and the software plays.


Japan Morning Connection: AI Rally Faces a Correction After SOX Has Biggest Drop in 6 Years

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<li>Nippon Electric Glass set for a big move on reports it may be a supplier for Apple's foldable iPhone. </li>
<li>Glass substrate peers Toppan, Nittobo, DNP and AGC worth watching alongside Nippon Electric Glass.</li>
<li>A poor tone for memory after Broadcom's miss and Micron's biggest one-day loss ever.</li>
</ul>


Nippon Electric Glass set for a big move on reports it may be a supplier for Apple's foldable iPhone. 
Glass substrate peers Toppan, Nittobo, DNP and AGC worth watching alongside Nippon Electric Glass.
A poor tone for memory after Broadcom's miss and Micron's biggest one-day loss ever.


Japan Morning Connection: Nippon Electric Glass Set to Rise on Foldable IPhone Supplier Report

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<li>Fuji Electric rolling out new server cooling technology this month cutting power consumption by 85% — worth picking up after yesterday's -5.6% dip.</li>
<li>QD Laser still -17% over the last week despite TDK partnership, after collateral requirements were tightened for Japanese retail.</li>
<li>With Space names rebounding overnight, the big selling for Japanese peers should abates after big corrections over the last week.</li>
</ul>


Fuji Electric rolling out new server cooling technology this month cutting power consumption by 85% — worth picking up after yesterday's -5.6% dip.
QD Laser still -17% over the last week despite TDK partnership, after collateral requirements were tightened for Japanese retail.
With Space names rebounding overnight, the big selling for Japanese peers should abates after big corrections over the last week.


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Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. manufactures wires, cables, and metal products. The Company holds patents in optical fiber coating technology and produces optical fiber cables in the United States.  Furukawa Electric's metal products include aluminum cans, air conditioner parts, and shape memory alloys.

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Japan Strategy Weekly | Sector Rotation

​Japanese equities struggled this week with sector rotation and profit-taking, as rising producer inflation and global conflicts weigh on business...

Mark Chadwick

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Intel's Google TPU win may lift Ibiden, while Corning's Amazon deal may help Fujikura recover. Panasonic could see a lift on AI infrastructure plans.

Andrew Jackson

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SOX worst day in 6 years leaves Japan's AI names facing a tough open. Expect a sharp rotation back to domestic defensives and the software plays.

Andrew Jackson

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Nippon Electric Glass is going to have a big move with almost nothing priced in on the news from the Nikkei that it may be the supplier for Apples...

Andrew Jackson

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